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The reality TV that made us
A new documentary about America's Next Top Model has people reckoning with its legacy and the industry that birthed it.
This episode was produced by …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Conspiracy theory nation
The Epstein files are giving new life to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. American political culture has long been built on conspiracy theorizing.
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6 months, 4 weeks ago
A toymaker who got tariffed
And then sued the president, and won.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The authoritarian hangover
Beating an authoritarian regime at the ballot box is hard, but rolling back its changes is harder. Just look at Poland.
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7 months ago
One Battle for Democracy After Another
For nearly 10 years, Poland's authoritarian government chipped away at the county's freedoms. Here's how Poles mobilized to get their democracy back …
7 months ago
Make credit cards work for you
America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations.
This episode was produced by Pe…
7 months ago
How Epstein fooled America
Jeffrey Epstein remained a thriving member of the elite for decades, even when everyone seemed to know what he was doing.
This episode was produced …
7 months ago
A concert? In this economy?
A thousand bucks to see Harry Styles. Who’s to blame for high concert ticket prices, and why some artists are ditching the tour bus altogether.
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7 months ago
Sex, lies, and Kristi Noem
The DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Am…
7 months ago
The darkness behind looksmaxxing
When streamer Clavicular bashes his face with a hammer or does meth to stay skinny, it's not just himself he's hurting.
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7 months ago